Server-Side Rendering with Angular Universal

1. Introduction

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with Angular Universal allows you to render your Angular applications on the server. This enhances performance and improves SEO, providing a better user experience.

2. Key Concepts

3. Setup

To set up Angular Universal, follow these steps:

1. Install Angular Universal:

ng add @nguniversal/express-engine

2. Build the application:

npm run build:ssr

3. Serve the application:

npm run serve:ssr

4. Code Example

Here is a simple example of a server-side rendered Angular component:

import { Component } from '@angular/core';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-hello',
  template: '
Hello from Angular Universal!
'
})
export class HelloComponent { }

5. Best Practices

When implementing Angular Universal, consider these best practices:

• Use lazy loading to enhance performance.
• Avoid client-side specific code in shared modules.
• Test your application thoroughly on both client and server sides.

6. FAQ